Senior C++ Engineer - Low-Latency Market Data

Chicago Trading Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Market Data team. The role involves designing high-performance libraries that deliver market data critical to trading strategies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in modern C++, familiarity with low-latency systems, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly. The company offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package including an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production environment using modern C++.
• Experience with market data protocols like MDP3 and ITCH.
• Ability to quickly triage issues and drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance libraries and services for the trading platform.
• Work closely with traders, quant analysts, and technologists.
• Ensure operational safety through comprehensive testing and adherence to best practices.

Skills

Modern C++

Low-latency feed handler development

Multithreaded and distributed systems

Computer architecture knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading proprietary trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Engineer for its Market Data team. The role involves designing high-performance libraries that deliver market data critical to trading strategies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in modern C++, familiarity with low-latency systems, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly. The company offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package including an annual discretionary bonus.